Could Turkey’s new parties change the political balance? EPC Policy Brief 13 March 2020

Paul, Amanda and Seyrek, Demir Murat (2020) Could Turkey’s new parties change the political balance? EPC Policy Brief 13 March 2020. [Policy Paper]

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Abstract

New political trends are unfolding in Turkey. Recently established political parties have raised hopes for change in the country, impacting the political balance between the government and the opposition. While this is not a foregone conclusion, it is a development worth watching closely, including for the EU. The Justice and Development Party (AKP) has dominated Turkish politics for over 17 years. Nevertheless, with mounting domestic headaches and a moribund economy, the AKP seems to be running out of steam. Support for the party is at an all-time low, while President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s popularity is also in decline.

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